Make : FORD | Model : P800 | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19920115 - 19940502 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V124000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970930 | Date Received by ODI: 19970804 | Date Added to Database: 19970807 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, BUS CHASSIS-COWL, AND BASIC CHASSIS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 5.9L 160 HORSEPOWER ROTARY INJECTION PUMP DIESEL ENGINES. THE ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE. |
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Consequence:
THE ACCELERATOR MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SPRINGS WITH A TORSION SPRING DESIGN. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |